Las Vegas at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Las Vegas
1
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
71.1
Victor Valley College
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Las Vegas Metro
1,900
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$91,940
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
1.89
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29820).
Las Vegas concentrates aircraft mechanic jobs well above the national rate, with a location quotient of 1.89 for aircraft mechanics and service technicians. Local median pay is $91,940 a year, ahead of the $79,870 U.S. median. Harry Reid International, a large-hub airport, moved 28,244,966 passengers through in 2024 and landed 518,196,890 pounds of cargo the same year.
Training is close by. Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas sits 13.2 miles away, with a campus built for sheet metal work, engine rebuilding, and landing gear operation. It sits close to both Harry Reid International Airport and Nellis Air Force Base, giving students two very different kinds of neighbors to learn alongside.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Las Vegas
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Las Vegas, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near Las Vegas
Most Affordable Near Las Vegas
Best Outcomes Near Las Vegas
Highest overall score of the 3 ranked schools, 71.1 out of 100.
Lowest comparable program cost of the 2 ranked schools with one: $3,772, published by the school.
Highest IPEDS graduation rate of the 2 ranked schools that report one: 62%.
Las Vegas Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Las Vegas
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of Las Vegas, ordered by score, plus the nearest ranked schools out to 166 miles so the list has at least 3. Scores are national, out of 100, and the table after the cards shows the points behind them.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Las Vegas.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near Las Vegas
- Most Affordable Near Las Vegas
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#1
Victor Valley College
Victorville, California 166 miles from Las Vegas #5 nationally
71.1 of 100
This fits budget-conscious California residents who want a low-cost, year-round associate degree combining airframe and powerplant training.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate in Science (AS) in Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Length
- 18 months (per catalog)
- Cost
- $3,772, total program (8 required AVA courses, 82 units at $46/unit California resident rate)
- GI Bill
- Approved
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#2
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah 157 miles from Las Vegas #6 nationally
70.1 of 100
This program fits students who want an associate degree with both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings, an avionics option, and GI Bill eligibility in Cedar City, Utah.
- Type
- University
- Credentials
- Associate's Degree with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certifications
- Length
- about 18 months / five consecutive semesters
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Avionics
- Avionics certificate alongside the AMT program
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#3
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada 13 miles from Las Vegas #91 nationally
46.7 of 100
This program fits Nevada students who need the state's only Part 147 school, near Harry Reid International Airport and Nellis Air Force Base, on a 21-month certificate track.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Certificate
- Length
- 21 months for full-time students
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day, evening, and weekend classes available
- Starts
- September class start referenced in enrollment promotion
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Valley College | 71.1 | 26.2 | 21.7 | 14 | 5 | 4.2 |
| 2 | Southern Utah University | 70.1 | 25.8 | 14.9 | 20 | 5 | 4.4 |
| 3 | AIM Las Vegas | 46.7 | † | † | 0 | 15 | † |
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in Nevada ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Las Vegas
Aircraft mechanics in the Las Vegas metro area earn a median of $91,940 a year ($44.20 an hour), $2,950 below the Nevada median of $94,890.
Las Vegas Pay vs. Nevada and U.S. Medians
The Las Vegas median is $12,070 above the U.S. median of $79,870.
Avionics Technician Pay in Las Vegas
BLS counts 30 avionics technicians in the Las Vegas metro area, with a median of $92,270 a year.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Nevada aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Las Vegas
BLS counts 1,900 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Las Vegas metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 1.89.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Military Depot
Nellis Air Force Base - 57th Maintenance Group
Fighter aircraft maintenance squadrons at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas
Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas hosts the 57th Maintenance Group, whose aircraft maintenance squadrons service fighter aircraft for the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and Red Flag training exercises, employing both military and civilian personnel.
As of October 2019, Nellis employed 9,500 military and civilian personnel
Source: Nellis Air Force Base (Wikipedia)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Harry Reid International (LAS) recorded 28,244,966 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 | All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Reid International | LAS | Large hub | 28,244,966 | 518,196,890 |
| Boulder City Municipal | BVU | Nonhub | 59,617 |
Local Context
Nellis Air Force Base and Its Fighter Maintenance Mission
Nellis Air Force Base is home to the Air Force's maintenance group there, which services fighter aircraft for the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and Red Flag training exercises. The group employs both military and civilian mechanics, work that runs alongside the civilian maintenance jobs tied to Harry Reid International Airport across town.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Las Vegas: Common Questions
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Sources for School and Pay Data
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Avionics Technicians (49-2091)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Nellis Air Force Base - 57th Maintenance Group: Nellis Air Force Base
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